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Optimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower
People with elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal recommended range are at…
Three tips for living with the "COVID Crankies"
Looking after our mental health during the pandemic requires self-compassion, writes Dr Jo Lane. When I ask people how they are…
New life-saving technique for shark attack victims
A simple new first-aid technique could help avoid fatalities from shark attacks, according to a new study by The…
First Nations adults at risk from severe illness after COVID
A majority, 59 per cent, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults are at an elevated risk of developing severe…
Australia lockdown lows hit all time high
Almost two thirds of Australians believe that their life has gotten worse during the pandemic and more than half are feeling more…
ANU heroes to vaccinate and fight against disease
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) conquering viruses, cancer and malaria have been…
New mental health treatment withstands lockdown isolation
Experts say a new treatment option for young people with depression and loneliness is showing promising benefits, especially…
No evidence of airborne COVID transmission in public loos
Researchers have found "no evidence of airborne transmission of COVID-19 within public washrooms", in a new study led by The…
World-first study links long-term disabilities and TB
It's estimated that a quarter of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis (TB). Now these people are being…
Apple test tells us if we’re sweet or sour
Could a few bad apple choices tell us if we're all rotten? Apparently so. A new…
Youth programs key to reducing family violence
Teaching young people how to identify healthy and respectful relationships helps mitigate experiences of…
Modelling highlights risk in national COVID plan
Australia's National Plan to relax COVID-19 restrictions puts too many lives at risk and could hamper thousands more Australians…
Clear signs of another bumper pollen season in Canberra
Extreme levels of pollen from cypress pine trees in the Canberra region this week are a clear sign allergy sufferers can expect a…
Innovative gel offers new hope to defeat Parkinson's disease
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU), in collaboration with The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental…
Buying time for Australians creeping closer to Alzheimer's
Australians living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) could know five years in advance whether they are at high risk…
Australia could become voice for global vaccine equality
An expert from The Australian National University (ANU) is urging Australia to support international calls at the World Trade…
National app maps COVID alerts across Australia
Researchers have developed a new contact tracing web app for COVID‐19 that pulls together current contact tracing alert locations…
Racism linked to poor health among Indigenous Australians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults who have experienced discrimination have poorer health and wellbeing outcomes…
Most hospital patients are dying ‘without suitable care’
A new national study shows most patients in Australia are not getting suitable end-of-life care. The paper, which looked at nine…
Greater risk for babies born during natural disasters
Pregnant women exposed to natural disasters such as volcanoes are more likely to give birth prematurely, according to a new study…
